Despatch Riding

[The Basket]

I have spent a few months in London and always interested in what the DR's are riding...

They are the real heroes of 2 wheels....IMHO.

But, alas, i've only seen one SV650 used in this way. Plenty of Hondas though.

Are they not popular or am I just not looking in the right places?

[jonboy]

The SV isn't the best bike for dispatching.


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[Mogs]

The SV isn't the best bike for dispatching.

isn't it a Capital offence to put a top-box on the SV

[Jelster]

The SV isn't the best bike for dispatching.

isn't it a Capital offence to put a top-box on the SV

Only in London :D



OK, OK, I'll get me coat.....

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[DanAbnormal]

My hat goes off to dispatch riders. Although I think you have to be slightly mental and have no fear for your own safety to do it. Some guy here has a top box on his SV. I always snigger as I ride past.... :D

[JakeRS]

I wouldnt ride the SV as a Dispatch Rider, think I'd pick an ER5, GS500, CB500... something pretty gutless but enough power to get out of trouble and good for filtering.

[The Basket]

Seen plenty of Hornets though. And CB500's...CG125's

Not much others...

A tale to be told in there somewhere...

[empty]

Most mornings I see a few CBF500 and or 600s, the odd Hornet, a couple of old skool Kwak GT550 (probably), loads of CB500s, the occasional GS500, lots and lots of CG125s and scooters and a bloke on a Monkey bike. Plus a few things that might, once, have been recognisable motorcycles, but that was probably about a million miles and many many crashes ago.

And yes, they're all usually overtaking me. Hats off to them.

MT

[Sid Squid]

I think the SV naked would be a fine bike for dispatching, it isn't particularly economical though.
I think the reason relatively few of them make their way on circuit is simply one of cost, an SV would give no advantage useage wise over the obvious competition, GS5/CB5/Divvy etc etc, but would likely cost more to buy and run. Add to that the advantage of having a machine which is 'established' in the trade, such that there are easily reached dealers having consumables of the cost effective brands, the SV loses out ever so slightly there too.

This was one of the reasons for my choosing "The Mighty Gee-Tee" for my time of dispatching, (7 or so years), they were, and to an extent still are, everywhere, this meant that parts and consumables were readily available, and also that breakers would be brimming with scavengable wrecks.

[tomjones2]

My hat goes off to dispatch riders. Although I think you have to be slightly mental and have no fear for your own safety to do it. Some guy here has a top box on his SV. I always snigger as I ride past.... :D

I see your based in hampshire are u from Pompey, if you are its probably my bike. Just remember i have the last laugh when i not carrying my helmet round town :)

No honestly I don't think topboxes look good but they are seriously useful.

[Gidders]

When dispatching your only real concern is to get around as cheaply and reliably as possible. You want a well sorted, economical bike - performance is not an issue. It's also best if you have no affection at all for your bike - you're gonna wreck it.

[JediGoat]

I reckon anyone who uses an SV for courier work deserves a medal.......Just thinking about sitting on my bike for the whole day makes my eyes water :shock:

You'd need a bum made from steel...or perhaps rubber....maybe bubblewrap....in fact anything that doesn't have pain sensors connected.

I'll shut up now. :roll:

Jo

[kjames]

we have a guy who comes to our office on a black curvy S.

i reckon a scooter would be a good tool for DR's..

k

[DavieSV]

I dispatch for my misses on point s

only way I get out on it :lol:

Not very economical or fast,
10 miles as crow flies,
£5 on petrol & 1 hour ride,
go figure :lol: :lol: :lol:

[jump]

I think its Carsick with the top box!

Seen quite a few old R6's as courier bikes in London - strange...

[DanAbnormal]

I see your based in hampshire are u from Pompey, if you are its probably my bike. Just remember i have the last laugh when i not carrying my helmet round town :)

No honestly I don't think topboxes look good but they are seriously useful.

Yeah but if you saw this guy you would laugh too, he has these funny nazi style trousers all flared out and stuff. My little gn250 has a top box and I can fit 2 bags of shopping in it! Which is very handy indeed, just looks out of place on an sv for some reason. :wink:

[tomjones2]

I see your based in hampshire are u from Pompey, if you are its probably my bike. Just remember i have the last laugh when i not carrying my helmet round town :)

No honestly I don't think topboxes look good but they are seriously useful.

Yeah but if you saw this guy you would laugh too, he has these funny nazi style trousers all flared out and stuff. My little gn250 has a top box and I can fit 2 bags of shopping in it! Which is very handy indeed, just looks out of place on an sv for some reason. :wink:


I've got one of the offical suzuiki ones replaces the pilion seat so you still get the shape of the back of the bike, i dont think i could handle having a box if it was stuck on a rack out the back. They have made some effort to sculpt so angels into the box so it doesn't look to awfull, the box it big enough for a hemlet and a few extras. The nazi style trowers sound quite amusing though.